Last visit was: 20 Nov 2025, 00:31 It is currently 20 Nov 2025, 00:31
Home
GMAT
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Rewards
Chat
My Profile
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
avatar
sharmaanurag
avatar
Joined: 10 Aug 2013
Last visit: 11 Jul 2018
Posts: 42
Own Kudos:
8
Given Kudos: 7
Location: United Kingdom
Concentration: Strategy, Marketing
Schools: Kellogg '20 (D) Insead Sept'18 (D) Ross '20 (D) McCombs '20 (M)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
Schools: Kellogg '20 (D) Insead Sept'18 (D) Ross '20 (D) McCombs '20 (M)
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
Posts: 42
Kudos: 8
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 10:06
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Just got an email inquiring if I want to remain on the waitlist. Anyone else received similar communication?
avatar
lebaagarb
avatar
Joined: 26 Oct 2017
Last visit: 14 Mar 2020
Posts: 8
Own Kudos:
5
Location: Brazil
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V41
WE:Consulting (Energy)
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V41
Posts: 8
Kudos: 5
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 10:07
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
sharmaanurag
Just got an email inquiring if I want to remain on the waitlist. Anyone else received similar communication?
Show more

Just received... seems like it's no Kellogg for me :( :(
avatar
lchen
avatar
Joined: 09 Apr 2013
Last visit: 20 Apr 2019
Posts: 37
Own Kudos:
176
Given Kudos: 2
Location: United States (DC)
Concentration: Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship
Schools: Ross '20 (A$)
GMAT 1: 750 Q50 V41
GPA: 3.55
WE:General Management (Non-Profit and Government)
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Ross '20 (A$)
GMAT 1: 750 Q50 V41
Posts: 37
Kudos: 176
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 10:10
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
sharmaanurag
Just got an email inquiring if I want to remain on the waitlist. Anyone else received similar communication?
Show more

I just got one too, but I clicked accept for the waitlist, and now my update says that I removed myself from the waitlist. Anyone else have this issue? I'm contacting Kellogg about it.
avatar
sharmaanurag
avatar
Joined: 10 Aug 2013
Last visit: 11 Jul 2018
Posts: 42
Own Kudos:
8
Given Kudos: 7
Location: United Kingdom
Concentration: Strategy, Marketing
Schools: Kellogg '20 (D) Insead Sept'18 (D) Ross '20 (D) McCombs '20 (M)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
Schools: Kellogg '20 (D) Insead Sept'18 (D) Ross '20 (D) McCombs '20 (M)
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
Posts: 42
Kudos: 8
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 10:16
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I faced a similar issue and called them. It's a technical glitch and they are taking care of it.
User avatar
SKas07
User avatar
Joined: 27 Oct 2016
Last visit: 06 Sep 2018
Posts: 23
Own Kudos:
12
Given Kudos: 5
Location: Canada
Concentration: Healthcare, Operations
Schools: Duke '20 (D) Kellogg '20 (WL)
GMAT 1: 710 Q47 V40
GPA: 3.4
WE:Operations (Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals)
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Duke '20 (D) Kellogg '20 (WL)
GMAT 1: 710 Q47 V40
Posts: 23
Kudos: 12
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 12:09
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Do any of you know how many applicants usually get accepted off the waitlist? I'm assuming it varies on their yield each year but wondering how often it happens if at all.
avatar
MayankK
avatar
Joined: 31 Jan 2017
Last visit: 04 Apr 2018
Posts: 5
Own Kudos:
1
Schools: Kellogg 1YR '19 (WL)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V38
Schools: Kellogg 1YR '19 (WL)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V38
Posts: 5
Kudos: 1
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 21:32
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
sharmaanurag
I faced a similar issue and called them. It's a technical glitch and they are taking care of it.
Show more

I have got a similar email.

Since there is a technical glitch, will wait for a day or two before accessing the link. If you hear from kellogg regarding resolution of this issue, then please do post it on this group.
avatar
sharmaanurag
avatar
Joined: 10 Aug 2013
Last visit: 11 Jul 2018
Posts: 42
Own Kudos:
8
Given Kudos: 7
Location: United Kingdom
Concentration: Strategy, Marketing
Schools: Kellogg '20 (D) Insead Sept'18 (D) Ross '20 (D) McCombs '20 (M)
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
Schools: Kellogg '20 (D) Insead Sept'18 (D) Ross '20 (D) McCombs '20 (M)
GMAT 2: 730 Q49 V40
Posts: 42
Kudos: 8
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 03 Apr 2018, 23:56
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
MayankK
sharmaanurag
I faced a similar issue and called them. It's a technical glitch and they are taking care of it.

I have got a similar email.

Since there is a technical glitch, will wait for a day or two before accessing the link. If you hear from kellogg regarding resolution of this issue, then please do post it on this group.
Show more

The issue is resolved for me now and correctly reflects my choice.
avatar
MayankK
avatar
Joined: 31 Jan 2017
Last visit: 04 Apr 2018
Posts: 5
Own Kudos:
1
Schools: Kellogg 1YR '19 (WL)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V38
Schools: Kellogg 1YR '19 (WL)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V38
Posts: 5
Kudos: 1
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 04 Apr 2018, 00:09
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
sharmaanurag
MayankK
sharmaanurag
I faced a similar issue and called them. It's a technical glitch and they are taking care of it.

I have got a similar email.

Since there is a technical glitch, will wait for a day or two before accessing the link. If you hear from kellogg regarding resolution of this issue, then please do post it on this group.

The issue is resolved for me now and correctly reflects my choice.
Show more

Thanks for the update. Will post my update.

Good Luck!
User avatar
NateFromHBS
User avatar
Joined: 22 Aug 2014
Last visit: 29 Sep 2025
Posts: 179
Own Kudos:
124
Given Kudos: 5
Schools: Stanford '17 (WA) Wharton '17 (WA) Tuck '17 (A) Booth '17 (A$) HBS '17 (M)
GRE 1: Q170 V170
GPA: 3.7
Schools: Stanford '17 (WA) Wharton '17 (WA) Tuck '17 (A) Booth '17 (A$) HBS '17 (M)
GRE 1: Q170 V170
Posts: 179
Kudos: 124
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 04 Apr 2018, 12:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
SKas07
Do any of you know how many applicants usually get accepted off the waitlist? I'm assuming it varies on their yield each year but wondering how often it happens if at all.
Show more

The baseline acceptance rate off the waitlist is usually pretty close to the overall acceptance rate ~20%, but in our experience those who use this opportunity to examine what was lacking in their application, figure out what hang-ups the adcom has about their candidacy, and fix those weaknesses by sending in waitlist letters can experience success rates 3x higher. If you're not sold on the value of writing waitlist letters, here's an article on the topic: Should I send in Waitlist Letters?
avatar
Rambro1803
avatar
Joined: 04 Apr 2018
Last visit: 07 Dec 2020
Posts: 6
Own Kudos:
6
Affiliations: USMC
Location: United States (CA)
Concentration: Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Booth '20 (M) Anderson '20 (D) Stanford '20 (D) HBS '20 (D) Marshall '20 (A) Kellogg '20 (WL) Duke '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
GPA: 3
WE:Military Officer (Military & Defense)
Schools: Booth '20 (M) Anderson '20 (D) Stanford '20 (D) HBS '20 (D) Marshall '20 (A) Kellogg '20 (WL) Duke '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
Posts: 6
Kudos: 6
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 04 Apr 2018, 14:31
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I've started hammering out my waitlist update letter. I'm guessing adcom's concern was on the quant front. There's not exactly enough time to retake the GMAT or give many updates on my Coursera work while I'm putting in 110 hour work weeks. Fortunately, I've had some good news on the professional front that I can share. Any ideas on whether it's best to fire out all that info at once or space it out to keep your candidacy fresh in the minds of adcom?
User avatar
StratusDonna
User avatar
Stratus Admissions Consultant
Joined: 31 May 2016
Last visit: 15 Sep 2025
Posts: 1,544
Own Kudos:
218
Given Kudos: 88
Location: United States
Concentration: Marketing, Organizational Behavior
Schools: Kellogg
GPA: 3.67
Products:
My Reviews
Expert
Expert reply
Schools: Kellogg
Posts: 1,544
Kudos: 218
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 05 Apr 2018, 07:49
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Rambro1803
I've started hammering out my waitlist update letter. I'm guessing adcom's concern was on the quant front. There's not exactly enough time to retake the GMAT or give many updates on my Coursera work while I'm putting in 110 hour work weeks. Fortunately, I've had some good news on the professional front that I can share. Any ideas on whether it's best to fire out all that info at once or space it out to keep your candidacy fresh in the minds of adcom?
Show more
You have to keep in mind that adcom has many things on their plate... and the WL is not at the top of the list. So you want to strategically manage your contact-- too many updates and you will be seen as a pest.... and that could seal your fate right there-- or too few updates and the school will think you are not interested. So balance is the key-- I would send one good update that addresses all new info-- how you have progressed at work, why you feel even more strongly about Kellogg-- perhaps based on conversations with alums or students or from a class visit-- and then if you have improved test scores or a new class etc-- mention that. Once you have done that-- I would not suggest reaching out any more frequently than once/month and certainly as the months progress the other key news you can share is JUST HOW LATE you can accept an offer. For example, if you have decided to continue working if not attending Kellogg, then let them know that you would be able to act on short notice if accepted. That way-- maybe Kellogg will keep you on WL up to the end-- and who knows-- with hundreds of people in play-- there could always be those last minute few changes that happen in June or July or even August. Since Kellogg is on the quarter system classes don't begin until September. That means that fewer people are in a position to accept in late summer so if you are one of them-- let them know how late you can make plans to be in the class as that is also helpful information for them to know.
The other key timing thing to keep in mind is that Kellogg will make R3 decisions public on May 16th which means about 2 weeks prior adcom will likely be looking closely again at the WL and deciding if they want to take anyone off WL rather than a R3 applicant-- so it would be good to have a communication update to adcom in very late April or very early May just to help you come to the mind of adcom with your update! Best wishes-- I know that people DO get calls off the WL at Kellogg and I hope you can be one of them!
avatar
doglover8
avatar
Joined: 25 Jan 2018
Last visit: 29 Dec 2018
Posts: 5
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 1
Location: United States
Posts: 5
Kudos: 5
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 04 May 2018, 21:28
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Awfully quiet in this forum compared to previous years.
Anyone hear from admissions recently? I received a call out of the blue this week. Adcom asked for updates and whether I was still interested. Wonder if this is a good sign that movement is coming.
avatar
delta598
avatar
Joined: 28 Mar 2018
Last visit: 14 May 2019
Posts: 12
Own Kudos:
1
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: Booth '21 (WA) Yale '21 (A)
Schools: Booth '21 (WA) Yale '21 (A)
Posts: 12
Kudos: 1
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 06 May 2018, 05:55
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
doglover8
Awfully quiet in this forum compared to previous years.
Anyone hear from admissions recently? I received a call out of the blue this week. Adcom asked for updates and whether I was still interested. Wonder if this is a good sign that movement is coming.
Show more

I received a call a week before Round 2 decisions with the similar details but I have not heard any update yet since :(

Do you mind sharing whether you are a R1/R2 applicant and exactly when they reached out to you?

Thank you!
avatar
Rambro1803
avatar
Joined: 04 Apr 2018
Last visit: 07 Dec 2020
Posts: 6
Own Kudos:
6
Affiliations: USMC
Location: United States (CA)
Concentration: Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Booth '20 (M) Anderson '20 (D) Stanford '20 (D) HBS '20 (D) Marshall '20 (A) Kellogg '20 (WL) Duke '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
GPA: 3
WE:Military Officer (Military & Defense)
Schools: Booth '20 (M) Anderson '20 (D) Stanford '20 (D) HBS '20 (D) Marshall '20 (A) Kellogg '20 (WL) Duke '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V40
Posts: 6
Kudos: 6
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 06 May 2018, 10:23
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I'm a R2 applicant. I got an email earlier this week asking for updates and then I arranged to have talk over the phone with my admissions officer about the process. It sounds like R3 will be when a good amount of the decisions are made. I'll be crushed if there is still no decision after May 16th.

Posted from my mobile device
avatar
doglover8
avatar
Joined: 25 Jan 2018
Last visit: 29 Dec 2018
Posts: 5
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 1
Location: United States
Posts: 5
Kudos: 5
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 06 May 2018, 14:22
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
delta598
doglover8
Awfully quiet in this forum compared to previous years.
Anyone hear from admissions recently? I received a call out of the blue this week. Adcom asked for updates and whether I was still interested. Wonder if this is a good sign that movement is coming.

I received a call a week before Round 2 decisions with the similar details but I have not heard any update yet since :(

Do you mind sharing whether you are a R1/R2 applicant and exactly when they reached out to you?

Thank you!
Show more
I'm a R2 applicant. I submitted a WL update early in the week of May 1st and admissions called towards the end of the week.

Seems like in past year waitlist forums that getting a call is a precursor, but then again, you haven't heard back :(
avatar
delta598
avatar
Joined: 28 Mar 2018
Last visit: 14 May 2019
Posts: 12
Own Kudos:
1
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: Booth '21 (WA) Yale '21 (A)
Schools: Booth '21 (WA) Yale '21 (A)
Posts: 12
Kudos: 1
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 07 May 2018, 07:30
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
doglover8
delta598
doglover8
Awfully quiet in this forum compared to previous years.
Anyone hear from admissions recently? I received a call out of the blue this week. Adcom asked for updates and whether I was still interested. Wonder if this is a good sign that movement is coming.

I received a call a week before Round 2 decisions with the similar details but I have not heard any update yet since :(

Do you mind sharing whether you are a R1/R2 applicant and exactly when they reached out to you?

Thank you!
I'm a R2 applicant. I submitted a WL update early in the week of May 1st and admissions called towards the end of the week.

Seems like in past year waitlist forums that getting a call is a precursor, but then again, you haven't heard back :(
Show more

It could be different for you! Have faith :) Hopefully all of us will receive our decision on the R3 date. I have been waiting since R1 deadline in December...the best we can do is keep our chin up and wait until next week!
avatar
jboog
avatar
Joined: 12 Nov 2015
Last visit: 06 May 2020
Posts: 43
Own Kudos:
8
Given Kudos: 1
Location: United States
Schools: Darden '21 (D) Kellogg '21 (A) Booth '21 (D) Duke '21 (A)
GRE 1: Q169 V165
Schools: Darden '21 (D) Kellogg '21 (A) Booth '21 (D) Duke '21 (A)
GRE 1: Q169 V165
Posts: 43
Kudos: 8
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 08 May 2018, 07:17
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Rambro1803
I'm a R2 applicant. I got an email earlier this week asking for updates and then I arranged to have talk over the phone with my admissions officer about the process. It sounds like R3 will be when a good amount of the decisions are made. I'll be crushed if there is still no decision after May 16th.

Posted from my mobile device
Show more

So strange that they are asking some for updates and not others. Must be a good sign for you. I have not been called or emailed. I did send an update letter though...
avatar
doglover8
avatar
Joined: 25 Jan 2018
Last visit: 29 Dec 2018
Posts: 5
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 1
Location: United States
Posts: 5
Kudos: 5
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 09 May 2018, 10:52
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Admitted! No $.
Submitted a WL update letter only. Did not retake any tests.
No mention of how many spots are left or when they will release more.
avatar
jboog
avatar
Joined: 12 Nov 2015
Last visit: 06 May 2020
Posts: 43
Own Kudos:
8
Given Kudos: 1
Location: United States
Schools: Darden '21 (D) Kellogg '21 (A) Booth '21 (D) Duke '21 (A)
GRE 1: Q169 V165
Schools: Darden '21 (D) Kellogg '21 (A) Booth '21 (D) Duke '21 (A)
GRE 1: Q169 V165
Posts: 43
Kudos: 8
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 10 May 2018, 05:09
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Congrats Doglover!

I just hope there's more spots that open up for the rest of us. Hopefully next week with R3 decisions.
avatar
delta598
avatar
Joined: 28 Mar 2018
Last visit: 14 May 2019
Posts: 12
Own Kudos:
1
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: Booth '21 (WA) Yale '21 (A)
Schools: Booth '21 (WA) Yale '21 (A)
Posts: 12
Kudos: 1
Calling all Waitlisted Kellogg Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020 10 May 2018, 23:35
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
doglover8
Admitted! No $.
Submitted a WL update letter only. Did not retake any tests.
No mention of how many spots are left or when they will release more.
Show more

So happy for you! That call was a great sign for you :) I hope I can be in your shoes soon

Posted from my mobile device
   1   2   3   
Moderators:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
7443 posts
GMATNinjaTwo
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
231 posts